Microscopes are a great way for kids to learn about science and nature – without leaving the house! If your kids are learning from home, stuck in quarantine or are just naturally curious, these cheap, easy and fun microscope experiments will give them a new perspective on the world around them.
Objective lenses look quite simple from the outside. A small tube with a glass lens running through it, perhaps? No, that plain exterior houses an elaborate array of precisely crafted lenses that determine your microscope’s performance. Here’s a picture of what’s inside your objective lenses.
Your microscope is set up and ready. Your specimens are tiny. Why wouldn’t you switch to the highest magnification objective straight off the bat? While the highest magnification might seem best, most people find the opposite – in the end, it’s faster to start off at the lowest magnification. This may sound counter-intuitive, but there are good reasons to start small.
Recently, some hair clinics and salons have introduced a new service – hair analysis. It’s an interesting approach where a sample of the client’s hair is examined under a microscope. The hidden details revealed under the enhanced magnification of the microscope allow the clinician to evaluate any issues and create a personalised treatment plan. If you’re interested in becoming a hair analyst yourself, the first thing you’ll need is a decent microscope.
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Think how you’d feel if you had to adjust your TV every time you changed channels. Yet some microscope users have to refocus every time they switch magnifications. And they’re probably not too happy about it either – it’s disruptive and can lead to eye strain. However, it’s a problem simply solved with parfocal lenses.
Overwhelmed by all the different microscope types, makes and models? Not to worry.
Shopping for a microscope doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. This guide will help you narrow the field with a few quick questions.
